(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Mark Alan Whitwell, age 55, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning at his home following an illness. He was a loving husband, son, & friend to many who knew him.
Mark was born February 15, 1969 in Miami, OK. His parents were Bill and Shirley (Bacon) Whitwell. Being an only child, he was the favorite! He was a lifetime resident of the Joplin area.
Mark graduated from Joplin High School with the class of 1987. He then earned a Bachelor's degree at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. He worked at Community Bank and Trust, Joplin, for the past 19 years. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Galena, KS. He loved to watch the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys and was an avid NASCAR fan. He also collected watches.
Mark was married to Valerie Diane Owen on October 20, 2001. She survives. Together they enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with family & friends.
He is also survived by his parents, Bill and Shirley Whitwell, Joplin, MO; his father and mother in law, Ron and Debra Owen, Galena, KS; and two brothers in law, Jason & Crystal Owen, Joshua, Abigail & Kristen of Galena, KS and Adam & Angela Owen, Clayton & Cameron of Nixa, MO along with many other family members.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence & Edith Bacon of Quapaw, OK and Benjamin & Marie Whitwell of Crockett, TX.
A celebration of life will be at 10:00 am, Monday, April 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Galena. Pastor Aaron Polok will officiate. Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Galena.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
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